This position is responsible for assessing initial and ongoing eligibility for temporary financial assistance and provides ongoing case management to Ontario Works clients.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assess applicants to determine initial financial eligibility for Ontario Works and/or Low Income Benefits. Reassess on an ongoing basis financial, residency requirements and employment related circumstances in order to determine the continuation of ongoing benefits in accordance with the Ontario Works Act and Halton Region Local Policies for Ontario Works participants and Adult Day Programs. Case manages and provides supportive options on an ongoing basis with a vulnerable population while maintaining and updating client information and circumstances which can include crisis intervention. Case conference with Ontario Works clients, various community agencies and internal/external partners in order to provide a wide ...